We will hold spring family/teacher conferences on May 15 and May 17. This is an opportunity to talk with your child's teacher about their progress and growth since starting school. We look forward seeing you!

THANK YOU for your generous donations, snacks, drinks, and more to make this upcoming week special for our educators - they will feel the love! I can't thank you enough.

Monday: Cannoli truck with Elm School

Tuesday: Breakfast.

Wednesday: Two rolling carts for the staff lounge, stocked with snacks and beverages.

Thursday: Individual plant or flowers for each teacher and staff member. Pizza lunch.

Friday: Gift card for each teacher and staff member. Catered luncheon.

Report cards and progress reports will be accessible on Aspen on the last day of school, June 12.

SAVE THE DATE! Daniel Feeney Preschool will host its first EVER preschool DANCE on Friday, May 17 from 4:30-6:30. Pizza and snacks will be provided so no need to plan for dinner! The whole family is invited to this fun end of the year event! Dress casual or dress fancy, it's up to you!

Lifetouch will be at DFP on May 7 for pictures. If you would like your child's picture taken please contact your child's teacher.

As the weather gets warmer, a reminder that we cannot apply sunscreen on your child. If needed, please apply it before they come to school. Also a reminder not open toed shoes or flip flops as these can be tripping hazards on the playground. Be aware of ticks and bug bites too.

Thank you!

A reminder: Deposit for returning families is June 1, 2024.

This deposit will be applied to the June 2025 tuition. Your child's deposit amount is equal to one month tuition (please see table below).

Please send your child's deposit to the attention of:

Annmarie Khokha: akhoka@walpole.k12.ma.us

School Business Office, Walpole Public Schools

135 School Street

Walpole, MA 02081

**Please send a check and include your child's name on the memo line. DO NOT pay the deposit amount through your child's online account.

In June , we will host two family meet ups for all rising Kindergarten students and families. This will take place on our playground from 4:30-6:00 and popsicles will be provided! This is an opportunity for students and families to meet up and see who will be attending their elementary school!

June 4 - students going to Elm Street School and Boyden School

June 6 - students going to Fisher School and Old Post Road School

There are financial resources available to Walpole programming including camps, pool passes, etc. If you have a financial need and would like to discuss programs for your child, please contact me directly. All communications will remain confidential.

Boyden School:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 15

Screening: May 28 and 29

Elm Street School:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 15

Screening: May 21 and 22

Fisher School:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 9

Screening: May 30 and 31

Old Post Road:

Kindergarten orientation (adult caregivers only): May 15

Screening: May 23 and 24

May

7 - Spring Pictures at DFP

9 - DFP PAC at 6

15 - DFP Conferences in afternoon

17 - Early Release, Conferences

17 - DFP Preschool Dance

22 - We clap out the WHS Seniors to congratulate them on their graduation!

27 - No School, Memorial Day

June

7 - DFP Field Day

12 - Last Day of School, Daniel Feeney Preschool

Julie Martin, Director: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us

Liz Martinez and Tina DiCicco, School Nurse: 508-660-7374 ext. 5620

Annmarie Khokha, School Business Office, responsible for tuition payments: akhokha@walpole.k12.ma.us

Christina Lazzara, Secretary at Elm/DFP: clazzara@walpole.k12.ma.us